# OLVA: what it does, who it is for and alternatives > OLVA: A private AI assistant that helps you during live client calls with notes and prompts. Built for consultants and advisors. Source: https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/ai-tools/tool/olva · Updated 2026-10-20 · Free from Stepthrough (https://learn.ynteractive.com) Updated October 20, 2026 · By [Robert Breen](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/about) A private AI assistant that helps you during live client calls with notes and prompts. Built for consultants and advisors. [Meetings & notes](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/ai-tools/meetings-notes) · Free plan · Stepthrough partner · Free lesson Official site: [olva.ai](https://olva.ai) ## What OLVA does OLVA runs on your computer or phone and listens through your own device, so no bot joins the call. As people talk, it writes a live transcript, spots questions and suggests answers or what to say next. Afterward it gives you a summary with action items, decisions and risks that you can search later. ## Who OLVA is for - Consultants - Sales reps - Customer success managers - Product managers ## Key features - Live transcription across 60 spoken languages - Detects questions and suggests answers from the live transcript - Works with Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Slack huddles, Webex and in person - Uses your notes and uploaded files (PDF, DOCX, PPTX) as meeting context - Post-meeting summaries with action items, decisions and risks - Turns meetings into editable PowerPoint slide decks ## Privacy and data OLVA says it does not store meeting audio or video, and does not use transcripts, prompts or documents to train general-purpose AI models. Data is encrypted in transit, and deleted accounts and meeting data are removed after 7 days. Source: [OLVA’s own page](https://olva.ai/privacy). Before you put client data in, check your company’s AI rules and the plan’s data settings. ## Learn OLVA free on Stepthrough - Free lesson: [OLVA: A Private AI Assistant on Your Client Calls](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/olva-ai-meeting-assistant-client-calls) (9 min) - Comparison: [The best AI meeting assistant for accountants and bookkeepers](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/compare/best-ai-meeting-assistant-for-accountants) - Comparison: [The best AI meeting note takers for client calls in 2026](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/compare/best-ai-meeting-note-takers) - Comparison: [The best AI tools for consultants in 2026](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/compare/best-ai-tools-for-consultants) - Comparison: [The best AI tools for sales reps in 2026](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/compare/best-ai-tools-for-sales-reps) ## Alternatives to OLVA Other AI notetakers in the directory. - [**Granola**](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/ai-tools/tool/granola) Free plan An AI notepad that transcribes meetings from your computer, with no bot joining the call. It turns your quick notes into full notes, action items and follow-up emails, and shares them to Slack, Notion or HubSpot. - [**CoHear**](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/ai-tools/tool/cohear) Free plan Turns recorded sessions into notes, action items and handouts. Useful for training sessions and team meetings. - [**Otter.ai**](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/ai-tools/tool/otter-ai) Free plan Joins your meetings, transcribes them live and writes summaries with action items. Ask the meeting agent questions afterward. - [**Fireflies.ai**](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/ai-tools/tool/fireflies-ai) Free plan Records, transcribes and summarizes calls on Zoom, Teams and Meet. Searchable notes and CRM updates for sales teams. - [**Fathom**](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/ai-tools/tool/fathom) Free plan A free AI notetaker that records calls and writes instant summaries and action items. Syncs notes to your CRM. - [**tl;dv**](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/ai-tools/tool/tl-dv) Free plan Records and transcribes Zoom, Meet and Teams calls, writes AI notes from meeting templates and pushes them to tools like HubSpot, Slack and Notion. Pin key moments during the call. [All 33 AI notetakers](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/ai-tools/meetings-notes) ## Frequently asked questions **What is OLVA?** A private AI assistant that helps you during live client calls with notes and prompts. Built for consultants and advisors. OLVA runs on your computer or phone and listens through your own device, so no bot joins the call. As people talk, it writes a live transcript, spots questions and suggests answers or what to say next. Afterward it gives you a summary with action items, decisions and risks that you can search later. **Who is OLVA for?** OLVA fits consultants, sales reps, customer success managers and product managers, and other office teams with the same job to do. **Is OLVA free?** OLVA has a free plan; paid plans add more usage or features. Plans change often, so check the official pricing page before you commit. **What are some alternatives to OLVA?** Other AI notetakers include Granola, CoHear, Otter.ai, Fireflies.ai and Fathom. **Is OLVA safe for work data?** OLVA says it does not store meeting audio or video, and does not use transcripts, prompts or documents to train general-purpose AI models. Data is encrypted in transit, and deleted accounts and meeting data are removed after 7 days. Check your own company’s rules, and use a business plan with training turned off for client data. ## “Listed on Stepthrough” badge Add this badge to the OLVA website, press page or docs. It links to this page, so your visitors can see the listing. Copy the HTML ```text Listed on Stepthrough ``` Checked against OLVA’s official site on October 20, 2026: [source 1](https://olva.ai), [source 2](https://olva.ai/privacy). Spotted something out of date? Email [rbreen@ynteractive.com](mailto:rbreen@ynteractive.com). Listings are free; [submit your AI tool](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/ai-tools/submit). [The full AI tools directory](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/ai-tools) · [Meetings & notes](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/ai-tools/meetings-notes) · [Tool comparisons](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/compare)